Ravengriim on Cosplay, Trolls, Anime, and Her New Podcast 'Take a Bite'

Cosplay Creation and Challenges

• 💡 Ravengriim describes her cosplay process as selecting characters she likes, sometimes purchasing, sometimes making, and always adding her personal style through props and accessories.
• 🎯 She prioritizes the accuracy of the cosplay itself, balancing it with her own style, which can be time-consuming.
• 🎭 A notable cosplay fail involved a Sasha Maru costume from Inasha falling apart at Anime Expo, leading to her having to wear fuzzy socks after rolling her ankle.
• 🛠️ Indispensable tools for her cosplay work include Evva foam and barge cement, as she cannot sew.

Makeup, Prosthetics, and Modifications

• ✨ Makeup and prosthetics are enjoyable for Ravengriim, though she finds scar wax and 3D gel can be challenging to get just right.
• 🧛 She shares that her permanent fang modification was driven by a lifelong love of vampires and dislike for her natural canines.
• ⚠️ Ravengriim expresses fear of facial fillers due to new information about migration and the potential for a "pillow face" look.
• 💉 She reflects on her first BBL, wishing she had waited and done more research, though she doesn't fully regret it.

'Take a Bite' Podcast and Personal Interests

• 🎙️ The new podcast, 'Take a Bite', was launched to express more of her personality and interests, moving beyond the visual focus of her short-form content.
• 🌌 Her primary obsessions are anime and horror movies.
• 💬 She emphasizes the importance of being real and authentic when hosting guests to foster good conversation.
• 🍎 A favorite episode featured Straw Hat Goofy, from whom she learned a lot about One Piece, despite not having watched it entirely.

Handling Negativity and Inspirations

• 🚫 Ravengriim's approach to negative comments and trolls is to ignore them and not give them the attention they seek.
• ❤️ A fan encounter at "When We Were Young" where she made someone feel more comfortable with their body was particularly meaningful, reinforcing her openness about cosmetic surgeries.
• 🎬 She finds inspiration for creative blocks by scrolling through trending sounds or falling down rabbit holes, though it's a hit-or-miss method.
• 🌟 The costumes in the new Nosatu film were impeccable and inspired her to scale up her own work.

Career and Advice for Creators

• 🚀 Ravengriim has been creating content since the early days of YouTube, with her work gaining traction in 2020 after switching to short-form content.
• 📈 Her advice to creators is consistency, even when feeling like giving up.
• 🌟 Her first viral moment was a cosplay transition on TikTok featuring an Ino cosplay from Naruto.
• 🧘 To stay grounded when content goes viral, she advises not to get too attached to virality and to remember it's not a permanent state.
• 🤝 Beyond likes and follows, fans can support her by listening to her podcast, 'Take a Bite'.
• ✅ For aspiring cosplayers, she advises not to be too hard on yourself and to focus on having fun with the character and community.